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Whether you’re looking for trainings to start or grow your business, opportunities to network and find new clients, or workshops to hone your skills; the District’s Small Business Ecosystem delivers.

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Upcoming Events

Take a look at some of the upcoming small business-related trainings or events happening around DC!

Event Calendar

Take a look at some of the upcoming small business-related trainings or events happening around DC!

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Events on April 28, 2026
Scaling Up Your Business with Modern Business Management Tools
Scaling Up Your Business with Modern Business Management Tools
28 Apr 26
Workforce Planning & Cost-Effective Staffing
Workforce Planning & Cost-Effective Staffing
28 Apr 26
Business Ownership: Insights and Information
Business Ownership: Insights and Information
28 Apr 26
Business Ownership — Insights & Information
Business Ownership — Insights & Information
28 Apr 26
Developing Financial Projections for Your New Small Business
Developing Financial Projections for Your New Small Business
28 Apr 26
Events on April 29, 2026
Business Licensing, Business Start-up/Preplanning, Corporate Registration
Business Licensing, Business Start-up/Preplanning, Corporate Registration
29 Apr 26
Franchise Your Business: A Proven Strategy for Scale & Success, Part II
Franchise Your Business: A Proven Strategy for Scale & Success, Part II
29 Apr 26
Crafting Your Customer-Centric LinkedIn Profile That Attracts Your Target Audience
Crafting Your Customer-Centric LinkedIn Profile That Attracts Your Target Audience
29 Apr 26
Design a Funding Readiness Strategy
Design a Funding Readiness Strategy
29 Apr 26
Secure the Base, Expand the Business: Finances for Entrepreneurs
Secure the Base, Expand the Business: Finances for Entrepreneurs
29 Apr 26
Events on April 30, 2026
Small Business Brief Advice Legal Clinic
Small Business Brief Advice Legal Clinic
30 Apr 26
Certified Up Expert Open Hours
Certified Up Expert Open Hours
30 Apr 26
Elements of Entrepreneurship: Creating Your Business Blueprint
Elements of Entrepreneurship: Creating Your Business Blueprint
30 Apr 26
Events on May 5, 2026
PowerUp DC Small Business Summit & Expo
PowerUp DC Small Business Summit & Expo
5 May 26
Are You Capital Ready?
Are You Capital Ready?
5 May 26
Never Settle: Persuasion and Negotiations Skills
Never Settle: Persuasion and Negotiations Skills
5 May 26
Events on May 7, 2026
Launch Your Business
Launch Your Business
7 May 26
Events on May 11, 2026
Alcohol Licensing 101
Alcohol Licensing 101
11 May 26
ID Compliance Training
ID Compliance Training
11 May 26
Events on May 12, 2026
Website Accessibility for Small Business
Website Accessibility for Small Business
12 May 26
Events on May 13, 2026
Capitalizing on Success: A Small Business Guide To Grants
Capitalizing on Success: A Small Business Guide To Grants
13 May 26
Business Licensing, Business Start-up/Preplanning, Corporate Registration
Business Licensing, Business Start-up/Preplanning, Corporate Registration
13 May 26
Establishing Your Business' Credit Foundation & Solidifying Your Profile
Establishing Your Business' Credit Foundation & Solidifying Your Profile
13 May 26
Events on May 14, 2026
Ascend Capital Accelerator Program Application
Ascend Capital Accelerator Program Application
14 May 26
Capital to Cash Flow
Capital to Cash Flow
14 May 26
Business Development Strategies
Business Development Strategies
14 May 26
The ABCs of Building Business Credit & Understanding Lender Criteria
The ABCs of Building Business Credit & Understanding Lender Criteria
14 May 26
The ABCs of Building Business Credit & Understanding Lender Criteria
The ABCs of Building Business Credit & Understanding Lender Criteria
14 May 26
Are Your Financial Projections Realistic?
Are Your Financial Projections Realistic?
14 May 26
Cash Flow Strategies for Small Business Success
Cash Flow Strategies for Small Business Success
14 May 26
Small Business Brief Advice Legal Clinic
Small Business Brief Advice Legal Clinic
14 May 26
Events on May 15, 2026
The Leadership Growth Constraint
The Leadership Growth Constraint
15 May 26
Events on May 16, 2026
From Idea to Execution: Validate & Build Your Business Concept with AI
From Idea to Execution: Validate & Build Your Business Concept with AI
16 May 26
Events on May 18, 2026
WBC Business Start Certification Program
WBC Business Start Certification Program
18 May 26
Events on May 19, 2026
Financial Health Coaching for Impact
Financial Health Coaching for Impact
19 May 26
Preparing For Capital Through Readiness
Preparing For Capital Through Readiness
19 May 26
Events on May 20, 2026
AI for Small Businesses: Practical Tools, Use Cases, and What’s Next
AI for Small Businesses: Practical Tools, Use Cases, and What’s Next
20 May 26
Marketing Part 1: Developing Your Marketing Plan
Marketing Part 1: Developing Your Marketing Plan
20 May 26
Events on May 21, 2026
Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Business Expo
Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Business Expo
21 May 26
Ascend Capital Accelerator Information Session
Ascend Capital Accelerator Information Session
21 May 26
Develop Realistic Sales Projections for Business Growth
Develop Realistic Sales Projections for Business Growth
21 May 26
Marketing Part 2: Promoting Your Business
Marketing Part 2: Promoting Your Business
21 May 26
Events on May 23, 2026
Power in Partnership
Power in Partnership
23 May 26
Events on May 25, 2026
US Black Chamber 360 Accelerator Application
US Black Chamber 360 Accelerator Application
25 May 26
Events on May 27, 2026
Grow with Google: Build, Create, and Scale Your Business with AI
Grow with Google: Build, Create, and Scale Your Business with AI
27 May 26
Events on May 28, 2026
Automating Business Tasks Using AI: Work Smarter, Not Harder
Automating Business Tasks Using AI: Work Smarter, Not Harder
28 May 26